Texas Laws and Incentives
Listed below are incentives, laws, and regulations related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles for Texas. Your local Clean Cities coalition can provide you with information about grants and other opportunities. You can also access coalition and other agency contact information in the points of contact section.
To view a list of utilities that are offering incentives in Texas, see Utilities / Private Entities Offering Incentives.
Laws and Incentives
Information in this list is updated throughout the year and comprehensively reviewed annually after Texas's legislative session ends.
Last Comprehensive Review: June 2024
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State Incentives
- Texas' National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
- Seaport and Rail Yard Emissions Reduction Grants
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Equipment Grants
- Light-Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) and Infrastructure Grants added 10/30/2024
- Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Grant
- Clean Vehicle and Infrastructure Grants
- Clean Fleet Grants
- Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Grants
- Clean School Bus Grants
- Governmental Fleet Grants
- Biofuel Blend Tax Exemption
- Idle Reduction Weight Exemption
- Electric Vehicle (EV) and Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Weight Exemption
- Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspection Exemption
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Laws and Regulations
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Registration Fee
- Automated Vehicle (AV) Testing and Operation Support
- Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Task Force
- Authorization of Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Registration Tracking Program
- Alternative Fuel Use and Vehicle Acquisition Requirements
- Public Utility Definition
- Public Utility Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Policy Design Requirements
- Fuel Dispenser Labeling Requirement
- Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Inspection Requirements
- Provision for Establishment of Hydrogen Program
- Idle Reduction Requirement
- Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Access to Roadways
- Natural Gas Tax
- Propane and Natural Gas Licensing and Safety
- Publicly Funded Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Connector Standards
- Vehicle Purchase and Lease Requirements
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Inspection Regulations
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) and Infrastructure Grant Program Authorization
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Utilities / Private Entities Offering Incentives
Expired, Repealed, and Archived Laws and Incentives
View a list of expired, repealed, and archived laws and incentives in Texas.
Points of Contact
Get contact information for Clean Cities and Communities coalitions or agencies that can help you with clean transportation laws, incentives, and funding opportunities in Texas.
Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions
Texas is home to the following coalitions:
- Alamo Area Clean Cities (San Antonio)
- Central Texas Clean Cities
- Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities
- Houston-Galveston Clean Cities Coalition
- South Texas Clean Cities and Communities Coalition, STC4
Legislative Session Information
The Texas Legislature meets in odd-numbered years for 140 days beginning in January. The governor has 10 days (with the exception of Sundays) to sign or veto legislation, or it becomes law without signature. For legislation transmitted when less than 10 days remain in the session, the governor has 20 days after adjournment to act or the legislation becomes law without signature.